Weight loss surgery

According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, a patient may qualify for bariatric surgery if they:

• Have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 and are 100 pounds or more overweight
• Have a BMI greater than 35 with at least one or more obesity-related conditions, such as Type II diabetes, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorders or heart disease
• Have been unable to achieve or maintain a healthy weight with prior weight loss efforts

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We are proud to offer laparoscopic weight loss procedures. Laparoscopic surgery involves five to six small incisions in the abdomen. Then, a small scope connected to a video camera and surgical tools are inserted into the abdomen. The surgeon uses these tools to perform the surgery.

Our weight loss surgeons offer a range of laparoscopic bariatric surgeries and revisional procedures, including:

• Mini gastric bypass
• Revision of previous bariatric procedures
• Sleeve gastrectomy

To schedule an appointment and to learn more about payment plans, call (888) 253-8117.

Mini gastric bypass

We are one of the only hospitals in the country to offer mini gastric bypass surgery. A traditional gastric bypass surgery, also called Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is a commonly performed bariatric surgery.

In both a mini and a traditional gastric bypass, the surgeon divides the stomach into two pouches, one smaller and one larger. After the procedure, consumed food goes into the smaller stomach pouch and then directly into the small intestine. Food bypasses most of the stomach and the first section of the small intestine. This change in the digestive process causes patients to feel full faster and can result in long-term weight loss.

The main difference between a mini gastric bypass and a traditional gastric bypass is that the mini version of the surgery involves less intestinal rerouting and a shorter overall surgery time. On average, the operation is completed in an hour. Unlike the traditional gastric bypass surgery, patients who undergo the mini gastric bypass typically only stay in the hospital overnight.

Sleeve gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy, also called gastric sleeve, is a common surgical weight loss procedure. In this procedure, 60 to 75 percent of the stomach is removed, and the stomach is shaped into a tube, or sleeve. This provides patients with a quicker sense of fullness and decreased appetite.

Weight loss surgery revisions and conversions

Bariatric surgery often results in long-term weight loss for many patients. However, some patients can experience weight fluctuation or other problems from previous bariatric surgeries.

Our surgeons know that revisional bariatric surgery is very complex and requires thoughtful, individualized treatment. That's why our weight loss surgery team provides revisions and conversions of prior bariatric surgeries and tailor revisions to meet each of your needs.

Your procedure will be performed by our board-certified colon and bariatric surgeon, Dr. Cesare Peraglie.

If you would like to learn more about weight loss surgery at HCA Florida Healthcare, please call (407) 417-6222.